About Our Activated Carbon + HEPA Filtration System
Activated carbon is widely recognized as the safest, most effective way to treat odors and chemicals, while HEPA (High Efficiency Particle Air) filters are the gold standard for removing particles. Together they provide the most complete and versatile air cleaning system available.
About "Activated" Carbon
Carbon that is 'activated' undergoes a process that opens up millions of tiny pores and fissures to enhance the material's adsorbent properties. The process creates a very large internal surface area, which is key to the power of activated carbon - the more surface area - the more the carbon can adsorb. Only one pound of activated carbon typically has a surface area of 125 acres. Activated carbon is so effective that it's used in military gas masks.
About HEPA Filters
HEPA stands for high efficiency particulate air filter and describes a filter that can remove at least 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 microns in diameter. Particles of this size are used to evaluate the performance of a filter because they are among the most difficult to remove. However, particles that are larger or smaller than 0.3 microns can be filtered with even greater efficiency due to the nature of the filter’s design. True HEPA filters are composed of a dense web of fibers designed to trap particles. This type of filter was first used in the 1940’s to trap radioactive contaminants in the air and protect scientists who were developing the first nuclear weapons. Today, HEPA is considered the safest and most efficient method to treat airborne particles.
Manganese - Manganism and Welding Fumes
Manganese is an essential trace element that is required in the human body for many enzymatic reactions. While manganese deficiency rarely occurs in humans, manganese toxicity from overexposure to this toxic metal can occur in certain occupational settings - like welding and ironworking - through the inhalation of manganese-containing fumes.
Many welding rods contain manganese, which becomes airborne and breathable during the welding process. If the welder is not protected, the inhaled manganese vapors can travel through the blood stream to the brain. An excess accumulation of manganese in an area of the brain known as the basil ganglia can destroy healthy brain tissue. The result is a serious and often crippling neuro-degenerative disorder known as manganism, or manganese related parkinsonism. This disease is characterized by Parkinson-like symptoms, including:
- tremors and shaking
- loss of balance
- slow and clumsy gait
- impaired coordination
- leg cramps
- muscle rigidity
- speech disturbances
- impotency
- loss of memory and concentration
Fume Extractor HD 950 - Heavy Duty Multi-shift Welding
Fume Extractor HD 950
$7999.98 USD (Arm included)
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Heavy Duty Multi-shift Welding
- 80 lb. refillable carbon canister
- 12” HEPA; 2 x 2” pre-filters
- 1” stainless steel spark arrestor
- 1300 SFM; 230V single phase motor; 1.5 HP
- 6” X 10’ articulated flex arm
- Pressure gauge indicator
- 3” rubber wheels for easy maneuverability, with 2 locking wheels
- Door snaps for easy opening
- Welding and grinding dust tray
- Dimensions: 21” X 24.5” X 72”; Weight: Approximately 395 lbs.
- Amps: 8.68 at 208; 8 at 230
Ideal for:
- Tig, arc, mig welding operations
- Steel fabrication shops
- Manufacturing operations
- Truck and body shops
- Equipment operations
- Aircraft welding
- Ship yards
Fume Extractor MD 750 - Medium Duty Welding
Fume Extractor MD 750
$5999.98 USD (Arm included)
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Medium Duty Welding
- 80 lb. refillable carbon canister with
- 6” HEPA; 2” pre-filter
- 1” stainless steel spark arrestor
- 950 SFM; 115V; 60 Hz
- Option: Available in 230V
- 6” X 10’ articulated flex arm
- Pressure light indicator
- 3” rubber wheels for easy maneuverability, with 2 locking wheels
- Welding and grinding dust tray
- Dimensions: 21” X 24.5” X 52”; Weight: Approximately 230 lbs.
- Amps: 4 at 115
Ideal for:
- Tig, arc, mig welding operations
- Steel fabrication shops
- Manufacturing operations
- Truck and body shops
- Equipment operations
- Aircraft welding
- Ship yards
Fume Extractor LD 450 - Light Duty, Intermittent Welding
Fume Extractor LD 450
$2999.98 USD (Arm included)
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Light Duty, Intermittent Welding
- 40 lb. refillable carbon canister
- 2” HEPA; 2” pre-filter
- 1” stainless steel spark arrestor
- 400 SFM; 115V; 60 Hz
- Option: Available in 230V
- 4” X 6’ articulated flex arm
- 2“ nylon wheels for easy maneuverability
- Welding and grinding dust tray
- Dimensions: 22.5” X 16” X 29”; Weight: Approximately 176 lbs.
- Amps: 1.85 at 115
Ideal for:
- Tig and arc welding operations
- Soldering
- Light manufacturing
- Light plastic welding
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